The first ever “Essence of Asia” list by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants features the Educational Restaurant at the Macau Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM), an IFTM statement said yesterday.
According to the statement, the “Essence of Asia” list is a collection of eateries that represent the “spirit of Asian gastronomy”. The statement said that the list was announced earlier this month and has been compiled as part of the “prestigious” Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants initiative.
According to the statement, “Essence of Asia” highlights eateries that have a positive impact on the culture, communities and cuisines in their locality, adding that the eateries are listed without rankings.
The statement said that the Educational Restaurant was praised as an “upholder of culinary traditions and champion of sustainable dining”, offering dishes that drew on Macau’s “East meets West” heritage. The initiative also said that the restaurant and the institution as a whole “set the standard for hospitality training in the region”.
According to the statement, the creation of the “Essence of Asia” collection was based on recommendations from experts, including chefs at venues ranked within the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list. The inaugural “Essence of Asia” listing comprises establishments in 49 cities across 20 countries and regions.
The statement underlined that the restaurant also became the first Macau establishment to be awarded a Michelin Green Star for its commitment to sustainable gastronomy, pointing out that the recognition was featured in the 2021 edition of the Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau on fine dining.
The statement said that the Educational Restaurant is a training unit of IFTM and is located on the institute’s Mong-Há Campus, adding that the eatery offers students a practical education setting, where the undergraduates are coached and supervised by the restaurant’s professional staff.
This poster provided by the Macau Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) shows the tertiary education institution’s Educational Restaurant having been selected as one of the eateries listed on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant’s “Essence of Asia”.
